Monthly Archives: June 2011

Interesting piece by David Leonhardt in the new Sunday Review section of the New York Times on the value of a college degree. It quotes an MIT economist saying: “Sending more young Americans to college is not a panacea. Not … Continue reading →

In Atlanta last Friday, Capella kicked off the first Inspire Ideas event with Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker’s stirring keynote speech, “How to Change the World with your Bare Hands” followed with a thoughtful Q and A. The event … Continue reading →

About Education Matters

This blog is designed to be a forum for both internal and external audiences to highlight education issues and educators that matter to Capella. It will feature interviews and discussions on a wide range of topics. My hope is for it to be provocative, informative and occasionally entertaining. Feel free to offer thoughts on issues you’d like to see addressed.